I am an educator who values the individuality and uniqueness of others. Writing the blog R.E.A.L. is an outlet for me to pay it forward by sharing ideas, influences, lessons learned and exposing a little vulnerability while encouraging others to maximize their R.E.A.L. potential, as well.
*Co-Written with my girl, Tisha Richmond @tishrich Learn more about the origin of #GratitudeSnaps by tuning into the Make Learning Magical podcast, Season 3, Episode 3 right HERE! Or, click the button below. What? The #GratitudeSnaps Challenge is as easy as 1-2-3. Focus each day on one thing for which you are grateful. It could be a thing, […]
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This week I visited our local Grinter Sunflower Farm. Y’all, I’m in love with sunflowers! As a kid, I always drew them and colored them beautifully with my broken crayons. Truly one of my most favorite flowers of all time. And, today…they still make my heart happy in every way. While I was there, this […]
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I kept hearing this sound as if a helicopter were flying over my house. It was loud, yet somewhat faint. I could hear this fan-like noise with a puttering sound. It seemed to be getting closer and closer, but cozy on my couch working, I didn’t want to stop to look out the window. Then, […]
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I was recently reading a chapter in Emotional Agility by Susan David, PhD, and this simple passage stood out to me, “Keep your eyes on your own work. Remember the phrase from your school days? Teachers used it as a warning to students not to cheat during a test. But it had a second purpose too: to […]
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This is not a new game, per se. However, I don’t particularly perform it as I’ve seen on many sites. And, it works for students of all ages. I mean–who doesn’t love throwing items into a hoop?! *wink* And raise both hands high if you’re missing the March Madness tournament?! This Kansas Jayhawker is, for sure! […]
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